Ratzinger's faith : the theology of Pope Benedict XVI

From the Publisher: A popular reading of Joseph Ratzinger (Benedict XVI) is that he started out as a progressive but had second thoughts after the cultural revolution of the late 1960s. A more negative portrait is that of an ambitious and intellectually precocious young man who changed theological allegiances for the sake of promotion within the Catholic hierarchy. Now, in this probing book, Tracey Rowland offers a third reading, one that situates the thought of Pope Benedict within the intellectual history and academic circles of his time. The first serious assessment of the new Pope's theological vision, this thoughtful volume covers topics such as the interpretations of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Benedict's relations with other important scholars and theologians, and his attitudes on moral and political theology, western culture, the structure of the Catholic Church, liturgy, and love. It has become a commonplace observation that Pope Benedict has been influenced by the thought of St. Augustine in contrast to many of his predecessors in the papacy who were much more strongly influenced by St. Thomas Aquinas. This work therefore addresses the topic of in what way Benedict is an Augustinian. The volume also includes a bibliography arranged thematically for those who want to explore his thought more deeply in a particular area. A penetrating account of the thought of the reigning pontiff, this volume offers a wealth of insight for everyone interested in Pope Benedict and the direction of the modern Catholic Church.Ler mais...

Ratzinger and contemporary theological circles --
Gaudium et spes and the importance of Christ --
Revelation, Scripture, and tradition --
Beyond moralism : God is love --
The structure of the communion --
Modernity and the politics of the West --
Liturgy since Vatican II.

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The first book to examine in detail the theological vision of Pope Benedict XVI. Rowland assesses his attitudes on moral theology, western culture, the liturgy and structure of the Catholic Church; she considers his interpretation of the Second Vatican Council, and his relations with other important scholars and theologians.Ler mais...

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Ratzinger's Faith is an intriguing look at a punchy pontiff. * Chronicle of Higher Education * Pope Benedict emerges from this book as a theologian of profound intellectual depth, clarity, and enterprise. * The Church Times * Professor Rowland's study of Benedict XVI's thought, drawn from his addresses and writings, is an important, notably intelligent and stimulating introduction. * Edward Norman, The Spectator * Ratzinger's Faith is intelligent and fascinating. Although it is academic, it is accessible, clear and rarely dry. It is the sort of book that will help Catholics and non-Catholics who have encountered Ratzinger as Pope Benedict begin to understand why he does the things he does. * The Catholic Herald * [Rowland] has not only mastered a vast body of work in four languages but managed to write about it engagingly, in a style accessible to the general reader. * Christopher Pearson, The Australian * an accessible survey of the theological landscape by an author completely at ease and in tune with her subject * Fergus Kerr, The Tablet * a fascinating book * Christopher Howse, Daily Telegraph * a book with an inspirational message. * Joanna Bogle. Catholic Times * Benedict/Ratzinger has shown himself to be more conciliatory in his leadership than many had exoected. Tracey Rowland's study, written for readers who are not necessarily theologians, helps us understand why. * Paul Bishop Religion *Ler mais...